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Asus’s Republic of Gaming announces Windows gaming handheld ROG Ally

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Asus’ Republic of Gaming (ROG) division announced its first Windows Gaming handheld, the ROG Ally. Taking aim at Valve’s Steam Deck and possibly the Nintendo Switch, the ROG Ally is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 series processor. ROG said the device will run both triple-A Windows games and…
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Vitamix blenders are up to 31 percent off right now

Vitamix makes some of the most powerful blenders you can buy and right now many are on sale for the lowest prices we’ve seen this year. The E310 Explorian is the model we recommend for most people in our our guide to kitchen gadgets because it offers better performance…
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The best Nintendo Switch games for 2023

Just five years ago, Nintendo was at a crossroads. The Wii U was languishing well in third place in the console wars and, after considerable pressure, the company was making its first tentative steps into mobile gaming with Miitomo and Super Mario Run. Fast-forward to today: The Switch is likely on the way to becoming the company’s best-selling “home console” ever, and seven Switch games…
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The best Nintendo Switch OLED accessories for 2023

It’s been a year and change since the release of the enhanced Nintendo Switch OLED model, with its larger 7-inch screen, longer battery life and some much-needed design tweaks. While it’s not a must-have upgrade from the original, it is the best choice for first-time…
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The best Xbox games for 2023

A series of missteps put Microsoft in second place before the Xbox One even came out. With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, though, Microsoft is in a great position to compete. Both are well-priced, well-specced consoles with a huge library of games spanning two…
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XDefiant needs to unbind itself from Tom Clancy to succeed

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. XDefiant is Ubisoft’s latest multiplayer title, a first-person hero-ish shooter that throws together characters from its multiple franchises into one big arena. I got the chance to play XDefiant, and one impression I formed is that Ubisoft is hamstringing itself by keeping the game so Tom…
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The Nintendo Switch OLED is $30 off right now

The Nintendo Switch OLED is a big improvement over the original, due in particular to the 7-inch OLED display that’s larger and brighter than the original model. It’s also $50 more than its predecessor, but a sale (today only) helps negate some of that. Woot is…
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IKEA's Sonos-powered picture frame speaker is $65 off

If you’re looking to take the first step toward improving your home audio setup beyond your devices’ built-in speakers, IKEA and Sonos’ Symfonisk lineup is a solid way to get started. The range of WiFi speakers includes several products designed to blend into your home, including one designed to look like artwork. Even better, the Symfonisk picture frame is currently on sale for…
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